convent

convent

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  1. nunnaluostari

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convent

  1. nunnaluostari, luostari, hengellinen yhteisö, yhteisö.

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englanti

luostari, nunnaluostari A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
Addison

One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.
A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
A coming together; a meeting.
Ben Jonson
a usual ceremony at their the witches' convents or meetings
puhekieltä To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
1613, w: William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare, s: The Life of King Henry the Eighth|The Life of King Henry the Eighth, V. i. 52:
Tomorrow morning to the Council board / He be convented.
puhekieltä To meet together; to concur.

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puhekieltä To be convenient; to serve.
1599, w: William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare, s: Twelfth Night|Twelfth Night, V. i. 379:
When that is known and golden time convents.
(l) (gloss)
English convent, nunnery

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